Returns will always be an issue at retail, but companies that tighten their strategies to reduce returns as much as possible can bring new life to their businesses.

The latest Producer Price Index, seen as a potential bellwether for the prices consumers may see in the months ahead, jumped 0.9% from June, lifting the annual rate to 3.3%.

All eyes will now be turning to the issue of transshipment.

Analysts argued any significant change to Apple's supply chain would take time, as the company has traditionally made the bulk of its products in China.

ESW and Retail Economics estimate that most larger retailers in the U.K. would find trade with the U.S. "commercially unviable" if tariffs were to approach 24% at some point down the line.

If you don’t have the right fulfillment partner, it could be costing you reputation and customers.

By all means, consider embracing technology to supercharge all aspects of your supply chain. But never underestimate the power of human-driven partnerships to yield the best and most valuable results.

Retailers that invest in data infrastructure will be best equipped to mitigate risks, control costs and maintain customer trust.

So far, the global economy has held up better than many economists expected after Trump’s initial tariff blitz. That could all be about to change.

In May, Trump eliminated the exemption for shipments from China, but now duties will be imposed on low-value imports from anywhere, starting August 29.